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Journey Through America: 250 Years

Journey Through America: 250 Years

Journey Through America: 250 Years

Patty (Humann) Kjellsen is a longtime resident of Timber Lake, arriving with her mother, Viola, and three siblings in 1953. She enjoys playing the piano, reading, and visiting with people.

Goldade named to NDSC Honor Roll

North Dakota State College of Science named students to the Fall 2025 President’s Honor Roll, recognizing exceptional academic performance and a strong commitment to learning.Jayden Goldade of Timber Lake was named to the list. He is studying John Deere Technology.

Natalie Lawrence placed on BSC Honor Roll

Natalie Lawrence of Timber Lake has been named to the President’s Honor Roll with a 4.00 GPA for the Fall 2025 semester at Bismarck State College.To earn the designation, students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.

Mobridge PD dispatchers complete training

Twenty-three students graduated on Feb.6 from the South Dakota Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course.Among those graduating were Amy Blankartz, Donovan Knecht and KiaraSchmeichel, all with the Mobridge Police Department.
Attendance All Stars for January, with 93.74% attendance: Sierra Kraft’s 2nd Grade Class: FRONT (L-R): Leon Shoots the Enemy, Andew Zeug, DW Scholtz, Eleazar Reichert; BACK: Doly Goldade, Remington Schott, Bexley Dupris, Elsie Maher, Kinzlee Martin, Cora Wiedmer, Millie Brown Otter. Not pictured: Kian Rousseau.

Attendance All Stars for January, with 93.74% attendance: Sierra Kraft’s 2nd Grade Class: FRONT (L-R): Leon Shoots the Enemy, Andew Zeug, DW Scholtz, Eleazar Reichert; BACK: Doly Goldade, Remington Schott, Bexley Dupris, Elsie Maher, Kinzlee Martin, Cora Wiedmer, Millie Brown Otter. Not pictured: Kian Rousseau.

Interior Dept. to offer wildland firefighting to Native youth

The Department of the Interior announced a new partnership Monday between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education aimed at preparing Native students for careers in wildland firefighting, strengthening the workforce while creating school-to-career pathways for tribal youth.

Holder of $2 million winning Powerball ticket claims prize

A $2 million Powerball prize sold in Mobridge in August has been claimed but lottery officials cannot reveal who had the winning ticket.A news release from the South Dakota Lottery says, “The recent $2 million Powerball winner has requested to remain anonymous.